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(NS) Natural and Life SciencesBI – Biology (continued)BI 350MicrobiologyPrerequisites: BI 231 and CH 317L.A study of the biology of the major groups ofmicroorganisms. Research skills are stressed inthe laboratory. 3:3:4BI 360Cell BiologyPrerequisites: BI 231, CH 317 and CH 317L.A study of ultrastructure of the cell and itsorganelles. Laboratory includes studies inmolecular biology and tissue culture. 3:3:4BI 378EcologyPrerequisites: CH 107.A study of the interrelationships betweenorganisms and their environment. Laboratory isincluded. 3:3:4BI 380Issues in BiodiversityAn introduction to biodiversity fromthe perspective of ecosystems and thebiosphere. Topics covered include extinction,characteristics, special problems of the variousbiomes, conservation economics, endangeredspecies management, and theory of naturepreserve design. 3:0:3BI 422Individual Research & IndependentInvestigationA small original biological investigation anda written report of the findings, preparedin proper form. Prerequisite: permission ofinstructor. Variable credit 1-3 hours.BI 470Internship in BiologyPractical work experience in biology in anindustrial, academic or other setting. Internshipmust be approved by the instructor prior tostarting work. Variable credit: 1-4 hours.BI 490Advanced Topics in BiologyPrerequisite: permission of instructor.Selected topics in biology. Topics left to thediscretion of the instructor and student. Planttaxonomy, histology, cellular physiology,advanced field ecology, entomology, etc. arepossible topics. Laboratory work may berequired. May be repeated for credit if topicsdiffer. Variable credit: 1-4 hours.BI 415Senior ResearchThis hands-on research course is the thirdcomponent of the four-course Senior ResearchCapstone. Students will be expected to conductresearch following the creation of a proposal inBI 306 that will culminate in the productionof a research paper and presentation. Projectswill vary depending upon the interest andcapabilities of the student and selected mentor.The final work will be evaluated by the Biologyfaculty. The completed research paper will bethe core assessment as judged by the BiologyProgram faculty. 3:0:3BI 417Developmental BiologyPrerequisites: BI 231, CH 317 and CH 317L.A study of the molecular and cellular biologyof pattern formation in developing embryos.Systems surveyed include Drosophila, sea urchin,frog, salamander, chicken, and human. 3:3:4249